Talks with Hamas

Israel and the West has no option but to talk to Hamas. Their failure to recognize Hamas’ legitimacy is counter productive to the process of engagement in the region.One cannot encourage democracy on one hand and then turn one’s back when the result is not to one’s liking!The Palestinians have chosen Hamas to represent them, this process was through a legitimate election that was judged free and fair. For Israel and the West to now say that they will no longer support the Palestinian Authority because Hamas in in control of the PA is to say to the Palestinians that your vote, your choice and your future is of no consequence and therefore your aspirations are irrelevant.

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